Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 579
J.A. Mylne Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Scottish, circa 1800, arched pediment with foliate blind fretwork, stop fluted Corinthian column supports, Gothicized glass panels, bronze mounted Roman numeral dial marked "J.A. Mylne, Montrose", brass movement, cartouche lower door, paneled base, includes pendulum, weight, and winder, 83-1/2 x 19 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Condition
lacking finials, pediment with losses and separations, capitals of columns with remnants of old gilt that was painted over some time ago, dial with wear, abrasions, and oxidation, lower door with molding losses and repairs, base with shrinkages and edge losses, proper right return of base is missing molding, pendulum with abraded surface, other general imperfections from age and significant use, clock functionality not tested
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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
